Zimbabwe eSIM guide
1 network · 2 data plans from $21.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Econet 4G
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 2 GB · 15 days · $21.99
- Best per GB
- 3 GB · 30 days · $9.66/GB
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $21.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~614 MB | $21.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $28.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $21.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $28.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $28.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $28.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $28.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $28.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $28.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $28.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $28.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe eSIM connects to Econet. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Zimbabwe
- HRE Harare Robert Gabriel Mugabe
- VFA Victoria Falls
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Zimbabwe.
City guides in Zimbabwe
Visiting more than Zimbabwe?
These regional eSIMs include Zimbabwe. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Zimbabwe eSIM pick is 3 GB · 30 days for $28.99.
All 2 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 GB · 15 days | $21.99 | $1.47 | $11.00 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $28.99 | $0.97 | $9.66 |
Questions about Zimbabwe
Which networks does the Zimbabwe eSIM use?
The Zimbabwe eSIM connects to Econet. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Zimbabwe?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 3 GB · 30 days for $28.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Zimbabwe?
Not at the moment. The largest plan is 3 GB · 30 days for $28.99, and you can top up whenever you choose.
Do Zimbabwe plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Zimbabwe?
The main international airports are Harare Robert Gabriel Mugabe (HRE), Victoria Falls (VFA).
Does a regional eSIM cover Zimbabwe?
Yes. Global includes Zimbabwe. The smallest, Global, covers 202 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.